Electric freight specialist Einride is significantly expanding its transport operations for Lidl in Sweden. Its battery-electric trucks will cover 832,000 kilometres annually for the retailer and will also operate on longer routes. Read more…

As Delhi continues to electrify its public transport fleet, the Indian capital has put another 200 electric buses into service. According to the Delhi government, the latest deployment has taken the city’s electric bus fleet past the 5,000 mark. Read more…

BYD Malaysia and Malaysian bus manufacturer Bus Cap are evaluating a new jointly developed platform for new energy commercial vehicles. The two companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the project in Shenzhen (Guangdong), China, on Tuesday. Read more…

Octillion Power Systems has opened its third battery factory in India. The new plant in Gujarat has an annual capacity of more than 3 GWh and will supply battery systems for electric cars, commercial vehicles and buses. Read more…

Renault only announced lower prices for the electric Renault 5 a few days ago. Now, the French carmaker has revealed technical updates that increase its range. A new entry-level version with an LFP battery is also joining the line-up, although it will not be available in Germany for the time being. Read more…

Waymo is using its new generation of robotaxis for paid rides for the first time. The Zeekr-built electric vans are initially operating in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Phoenix, equipped with Waymo’s sixth-generation autonomous driving system. Read more…

CATL is acquiring a stake of just under 25 per cent in Qiyuan Green Power, China’s largest operator of battery-swapping stations for heavy-duty trucks. The investment brings two different truck battery-swapping technologies under the CATL umbrella: its own Qiji system and Qiyuan Green Power’s rear-mounted solution. Read more…

Mexico is expanding its fledgling electric vehicle brand Olinia with a compact electric transporter. The Olinia Carga will offer a range of more than 120 kilometres and a payload of up to 650 kilogrammes, with a market launch planned for late 2027 at around 150,000 pesos. Read more…

Chinese EV manufacturer Xpeng generated revenue of 19.74 billion yuan (approximately €2.5 billion) in the second quarter of 2026. Growth was driven primarily by its development partnership with Volkswagen. Xpeng also raised $900 million for its robotics subsidiary Dogotix. Read more…

California utility PG&E is opening its residential vehicle-to-everything programme to more electric cars and charging systems. Models from Kia, Volvo, Polestar and Nissan are among the additions, while some vehicle-charger combinations qualify for incentives of up to $13,000. Read more…

CityFreighter, Vöhringer and Motive Development have unveiled an electric motorhome at the 2026 Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf. The demonstrator is based on CityFreighter’s new Evolve electric low-floor platform, which features a skateboard architecture. Read more…

In Skellefteå, Sweden, energy provider Skellefteå Kraft is testing how a pink sauna can be powered by electricity from electric vehicle batteries. The unusual project showcases the potential of bidirectional charging. Read more…

Alexander Petrofski, who has worked at Volvo Cars for more than 20 years, will become the Swedish carmaker’s new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Most recently, he was responsible for the company’s smaller models, including the EX30, EX40 and XC40. His predecessor, Anders Bell, will now lead a new startup initiative within Volvo Cars. Read more…

Rome is investing around €116.7 million in decarbonising its public transport system. Most of the funding will go towards new hydrogen and electric buses for public transport operator ATAC. The city will also establish a hub for producing and refuelling green hydrogen at ATAC’s Acilia site. Read more…

Walmart now operates EV fast chargers at 100 of its stores across 20 US states. Most locations have eight to 16 charging points with up to 400 kW, fitted with both CCS and NACS connectors. Read more…

Anthro Energy has begun construction of its first commercial electrolyte factory in the US state of Kentucky. From late 2027, the facility will produce up to 12,000 tonnes of polymer electrolyte per year – enough for battery cells with a total capacity of up to 25 GWh. The technology could also be used in semi-solid and solid-state batteries in the future. Read more…

Opel has pushed back the launch of the next-generation Corsa from 2027 to 2028. CEO Florian Huettl confirmed the new timeline in an interview, saying: “It will arrive in 2028, be fully electric, and cost around €25,000.” Read more…

Suzuki is apparently planning to introduce an electric Kei Car called Vision e-Sky in Europe as early as next year. The micro vehicle is set to debut in its home market of Japan this autumn, with plans to launch in European countries, including the UK, a few months later. Read more…

Hyundai has opened reservations for the Ioniq 3 in the UK, where the compact electric hatchback will be available with two battery sizes. The larger 61 kWh battery is expected to deliver up to 308 miles of range, with prices starting at £22,245. Read more…

Hyundai EV drivers in the US can now charge for 10% less across the Ionna network. The discount is automatically applied via Plug & Charge or Hyundai’s in-app charging service. On top of that, Ionna offers another 10% discount until the end of September. Read more…